The BenRiach
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The BenRiach

16 Years Old 1995 Cask 7164

ABV 58.3%

This whisky is oak dominated. Too much for me as we have lost the distillery character, but the nose is expressive. Beware of water, it kills it.

Martine Nouet

Specification

The BenRiach

Brand

16 Years Old 1995 Cask 7164

Expression

Single Malt

Type

16

Age (Years)

2011

Year of Bottling

58.3%

ABV

Speyside

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Sherried. Oaky. Cedar wood. Walnut stain. Sultanas. Overcooked plum jam.\rCough syrup. Liquorice.

Palate: Oak prevails. Quite astringent at start then mellowing on dried fruit.

Finish: Sweeter. Damson plum jam. Dark chocolate.

Comment: This whisky is oak dominated. Too much for me as we have lost the distillery character, but the nose is expressive. Beware of water, it kills it.

Score: 7.6

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Long, rounded and sweet, think maple syrup and sultana and black cherry pie filling, mixed with a massive spiciness. All of this revolves around black fruits and an attractive bitterness.

Palate: Thick long and ripe it suddenly explodes on the palate. Layered with a cherry note that brings to mind fruit puddings. Deep and generous.

Finish: Spiced and long.

Comment: A stellar Benriach. A highly recommended dram.

Score: 8.5

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Overall Score

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